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Dive into an Italian lakeside summer of art and culture at K11 MUSEA this season. Transforming into a villa on the edge of the waterfront, the cultural-retail destination is donned in picturesque elegance that draws inspiration from the magnificent villas speckled along the shores of Italy’s renowned summer getaway––Lake Como.

A destination that’s been captivating visitors with its stunning mountains, ice-blue waters and grand gardens since the time of the Ancient Romans, Lake Como is a historical seat of trade that continues to gather the pinnacles of art, culture, design and architecture to its shores from around the world. Step into the brilliance of an Italian summer at VILLA MUSEA and let the glamorous vacation destination take you on a journey of imagination.

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Transport yourselves to VILLA MUSEA this summer as K11 MUSEA pays homage to Italy's renowned summer getaway, Lake Como, where you can immerse in the elegance of Italian culture, design and of course, the beautiful fast cars for which the picturesque hotspot is renowned.

Lake Como has been a nerve centre for international classic car enthusiasts since 1929, playing host to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, an annual event celebrating the beauty, engineering and craftsmanship of rare classic cars.

From 9 July to 8 August, supported by Classic Car Club of Hong Kong, VILLA MUSEA presents THE MUSEA CLASSIC, featuring an extravagant collection of more than 20 of the world's rarest classic cars, many of which are shown in Hong Kong for the very first time.

Celebrating the incredible heritage of automobile craftsmanship from Italy, Germany, Great Britain and the US, highlights of THE MUSEA CLASSIC include the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, prized for its elegant design, groundbreaking V12 engine and “soul-stirring” exhaust note; and the 2020 Ferrari Monza SP2, which harks back to the design of historic Ferraris.

From 9 July - 8 August (G/F):
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
2020 Ferrari Monza SP2

From 9 -22 July (B2, Garage):
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB4 ‘Daytona’
1974 Maserati Bora
1967 Aston Martin DB6
1957 BMW 503
2020 Ferrari Monza SP1
Ferrari 330GT 2+2 MK ll
1994 Ferrari 512 TR
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C2
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
1963 Jaguar Series 1 E -type

From 23 July - 8 August (B2, Garage):
1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
1965 Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DB2 Mark III
1974 Mercedes-Benz 600
1957 Porsche 356A Carrera Coupe
1971 Ferrari 246 GT Dino
1977 Maserati Khamsin
1954 Jaguar XK 120
2019 Morgan Model Plus 4
1970 Porsche 911S

Explore the mystique of rare classic cars from the 1930s to present!

9 Jul – 8 Aug, 2021
Locations: B2, Garage; G/F, K11 MUSEA

This summer, renowned Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama’s Aquatic Series makes its global debut exclusively at K11 MUSEA, in partnership with innovative artwork authentication platform ZHEN. and NANZUKA art gallery.

Visitors are invited to explore the futuristic world of Hajime Sorayama’s mind while living out a part of that futuristic experience through the ZHEN. app., bridging the gap between digital and physical art ownership.

Submerge into a world of futuristic aquatic life and explore Sorayama’s groundbreaking superrealist vision at K11 MUSEA today.

16 Jul – Late Aug, 2021

Location: 2F, Gold Ball, K11 MUSEA

VILLA MUSEA: The Essence of Lake Como

Dive into an Italian lakeside summer of art and culture

This summer, K11 MUSEA transforms into a picturesque villa on the edge of the waterfront, drawing inspiration from the magnificent villas speckled along the shores of Italy’s renowned summer vacation destination—Lake Como.

Step into your brilliant summer getaway by booking a tour to VILLA MUSEA now.

THE MUSEA CLASSIC
An extravagant preview of over 20 of the world's greatest classic cars, including the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB and 2020 Ferrari Monza SP2. (Available on 9 Jul onwards)

Art and Culture
Feast your senses on Italian opera, film, and contemporary art, including a presentation of futuristic artworks from Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama’s iconic Aquatic series. (Available on 16 Jul onwards)

Asia's tallest rose has arrived at Victoria Dockside! The first-in-Asia showcase of Rose II (2007) by internationally acclaimed German sculptor Isa Genzken marks the launch of Art Karnival: A grand celebration of world-class art at K11 MUSEA. Like the act of presenting a rose to a loved one, the arrival of Genzken's rose is like a gesture of warmth and compassion for the wider community of Hong Kong.

This signature artwork by the artist is a 8.5-metre-tall monumental stemmed rose that sprouts at the edge of Victoria Dockside — in full bloom against Hong Kong's iconic skyline. Made of steel, aluminium and lacquer, Rose II was shown for the first time in New York in 2010 at the Museum of Modern Art. With its supersized scale, inorganic materials and organic subject matter, the blooming rose forms a surreal juxtaposition next to the soaring skyscrapers of cities such as New York and Hong Kong.

Born in 1948, Isa Genzken is a crucial figure in contemporary art, continuously experimenting with materials, techniques and forms of display in sculpture across four decades. She is particularly active in exploring the links between modern architecture and urban spaces through her outdoor sculptures. She represented Germany at the 52nd Venice Biennale in 2007, and was also the subject of major solo exhibitions at Kunsthalle Bern (2019); Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (2015); The Museum of Modern Art, New York (2013); and New Museum, New York (2010). Her work is included in the collection of Gemeentemuseum, The Hague; Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, amongst others.